In the strategic Red Sea, tensions flared anew after Iranian-backed Houthi rebels targeted a Greek-owned ship. A Houthi unmanned surface vessel (USV) inflicted significant damage on the Liberian-flagged M/V Tutor, prompting a forceful US response. CENTCOM forces successfully destroyed Houthi missile launchers and intercepted a drone in the region, highlighting the ongoing threats to maritime security and commerce.